Criminal Case Information

Court of Common Pleas Inclement Weather Policy

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas will generally follow any delays or cancellations issued by the Commissioners.

In the event of a delayed opening, all dependency cases scheduled before a common pleas judge shall be heard on a modified schedule. Cases shall not commence until the hour the courthouse opens. Cases scheduled before the delayed opening time will be accommodated during that day as the court schedule permits. Counsel and parties shall be present when court opens.

In the event of a delayed opening, cases scheduled before a Common Pleas Judge will all be held as scheduled starting at the time the court opens. Cases scheduled before the delayed opening time will be accommodated as the court schedule permits. Counsel and parties shall be present when court opens.
In the event of a delayed opening, cases scheduled in front of the Dependency Master will commence with the hour the courthouse opens. Any hearings scheduled for prior to the scheduled opening will be rescheduled.
In the event of a delayed opening, cases scheduled in front of the Magisterial District Judges will commence with the hour the Court opens. Any hearings scheduled prior to the Court’s opening will be rescheduled or accommodated if possible.